At the Nordic fireside: Conversations on co-creation between researchers and policymakers

An introduction to the Nordic fireside chat series, a collection of video voice recordings between policymakers and researchers from Norway, Sweden and Finland explaining the motivation for the chats and identifying some of the key topics discussed.   Throughout history people have sat by the fire and created meaning. They’ve established stories; deepened relationships; and … from At the Nordic fireside: Conversations on co-creation between researchers and policymakers

Swedish Transformative Innovation Policy Platform

A poster illustrating the aims and methods of the Swedish Transformative Innovation Policy Platform (STIPP). The Swedish Transformative Innovation Policy Platform (STIPP) brings together the strongest research environments and policy makers in the field of innovation and sustainability transitions in Sweden. The overall aim of the platform is to advance our understanding of the dynamics … from Swedish Transformative Innovation Policy Platform

Towards Transformative Innovation Policy for Norway

A brief written introduction to Norway’s focus on responsible research and innovation (RRI) that underpins the Research Council of Norway’s approach to transformative innovation.  Also included is a video discussion between Johan Schot and Laur Kanger about their impressions of the objectives and implementation of RRI in the Norwegian context. … from Towards Transformative Innovation Policy for Norway

Learning history: Mutual understanding and trust-building

In this example learning history, participants in the Vinnova experiment discuss the experience of adding an active reflexive layer to work on transformation of the food system. Their insights highlight the importance of reflexivity in Transformative Innovation Policy experiments for: working with complexity; managing expectations and assumptions; coping with challenges and change; finding common ground … from Learning history: Mutual understanding and trust-building

Reflexive practice in Transformative Innovation Policy: Six lessons for action researchers

This blog is an edited extract from an article exploring TIPC experiences of implementing formative evaluation, highlighting the skills, attitudes and values required from evaluators to strengthen trust, participatory engagement and a learning mindset in experiments.    Between 2019 and 2021, TIPC worked with partners to develop a formative approach to the evaluation of Transformative … from Reflexive practice in Transformative Innovation Policy: Six lessons for action researchers

Using the Dynamic Reflective Binnacle at the experiment level

These extracts show how the Dynamic Reflective Binnacle tool was used during the TIPC-Vinnova experiment on food systems in 2020 to process reflection and learning. The anonymised contributions of participants show how knowledge and attitudes shifted during the course of the process and reveal some of the issues that emerged. To download the tool and … from Using the Dynamic Reflective Binnacle at the experiment level

Example learning history: Mutual understanding and trust-building

This example from the Vinnova experiment shows the learning history method in action, introducing observations from team members on the role of mutual understanding and trust-building in creating learning spaces that trigger action based reflexivity. It includes reflections on the methodology, ways of working, expectations, team dynamics and essential ingredients, before posing questions for further … from Example learning history: Mutual understanding and trust-building

TIPC and Vinnova’s experimental policy engagement

This presentation introduces the experiment undertaken by Vinnova in partnership with TIPC, which sought to understand and explain how a transition towards more sustainable practices can be achieved, using the food area as a pilot. The slides introduce the aims and objectives for the experimentation, followed by the methodology (formative evaluation with a focus on … from TIPC and Vinnova’s experimental policy engagement